Scotland
Stob a' Choire Odhair
960M
3150FT
About Stob a' Choire Odhair
Rising steeply above a remote sanctuary in the Rough Bounds, this Munro Top offers a rugged, high-altitude vantage point within the Knoydart wilderness. Usually reached via the twisting ridge from Meall Buidhe, its rocky terrain and isolated position provide an authentic sense of scale far from the beaten track.
Key Statistics
Rank
25th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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45m
Nearest Town
Barrisdale
Geology
You are walking on the Morar Schists, a rugged foundation of ancient sandstones and mudstones that were compressed and hardened by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG830043
Latitude
57.0785°N
Longitude
5.5819°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, with Stob a' Choire Odhair translating as the 'Peak of the Dun Corrie', referring to the sallow, yellowish-brown slopes of the bowl on its northern flank.
- •While it shares a name with a well-known Munro in the Black Mount, this Knoydart summit is actually fifteen metres higher than its better-known namesake near Bridge of Orchy.
- •The summit offers a spectacular, close-quarters view across the deep trench of Glen Dessarry to the jagged, 'picket-fence' skyline of Sgùrr na Cìche and Garbh Chìoch Mhòr.
- •Reaching this hill requires a significant expedition, typically involving a long approach from the village of Inverie or a boat trip to the remote head of Loch Nevis at Sourlies.
- •Attempting a direct descent from the summit toward the River Carnach is often described as less of a walk and more of a gravity-assisted struggle through the notoriously thick Knoydart heather.